Prepare against Werner Gutzen
DEU · World #56,682 classical · FIDE ID 24655228
Our database contains 56 games by Werner Gutzen, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Gutzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner Gutzen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,868 | 1,952 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 39.3% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Gutzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Gutzen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| b3 | 9 | 34.6% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 35% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gutzen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Werner Gutzen's chess games
All 56 games by Werner Gutzen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Thomas Freundlieb | 2,108 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D13 |
| Sep 2011 | Walter Gerhards | 1,965 | 37th Moehnesee Cup A | A01 |
| Feb 2018 | Dominik Wieber | 1,794 | 9th Pfalz Open B | B12 |
| Feb 2017 | Daniel Rein | 1,776 | 8th Pfalz Open B | A01 |
| Feb 2017 | Rafael Rimpler | 1,753 | 8th Pfalz Open B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,646 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Gutzen's chess games?
56 games by Werner Gutzen, from Nov 2011 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Werner Gutzen has played.
What does Werner Gutzen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Werner Gutzen opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.b3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Gutzen answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Werner Gutzen play as White?
As White, Werner Gutzen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Gutzen play as Black?
As Black, Werner Gutzen most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Werner Gutzen's FIDE rating?
Werner Gutzen is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Werner Gutzen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Werner Gutzen, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Gutzen?
56 games by Werner Gutzen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.